Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lincoln Navigator L and 2008 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- If equipped, remove the heat shield.
- Move the locking tab up and disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual lever ball stud.
- Disconnect the main transmission electrical harness by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.
- Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.
- Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.
- Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnets.
- Press the release tab and pull down on the bulkhead connector retainer.
- With the release tab down, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector.
- Pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.
- Remove the 10 bolts from the mechatronic assembly and remove the mechatronic assembly.
- Remove the park rod actuating plate.
- Remove the manual control lever.
- Remove the roll pin.
- Slide the manual control lever shaft out of the case.
- Hold the spacer to keep it from falling out of the case.
- Remove the manual valve inner lever and the park rod as an assembly.
- Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
NOTE:
Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.
NOTE:
Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
NOTE:
During removal of the mechatronic assembly, the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and one or more center support seals may become dislodged. Save these components for reuse during assembly.